Assistant Principal – Service Sectors (FE)
About This Role
University College Birmingham’s FE College has grown significantly in recent years, and we are strengthening our leadership structure to ensure our curriculum continues to deliver outstanding outcomes for learners and employers.
We are seeking an experienced curriculum leader to join us as Assistant Principal – Service Sectors.
About the Role
Reporting to the FE Deputy Principal, the Assistant Principal will provide strategic and operational leadership across UCB’s Service Sector curriculum areas while also holding cross-college responsibility for the strategic development and performance of the Adult Skills offer.
This role will lead Heads of Department and work closely with quality and student experience teams to ensure strong teaching, clear progression pathways and inclusive learner support.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership of Service Sector curriculum provision
Lead the development of an ambitious curriculum from Level 1 to Level 3
Drive improvements in teaching, learning and assessment
Oversee performance metrics including achievement, retention and progression
Lead Adult Skills provision and growth strategies across the FE College
Line manage Heads of Department and support staff development
Build strong employer and community partnerships
About You
You will be a strong curriculum leader with experience managing teams in FE or a similar setting.
You will bring:
Experience leading Service Sector curriculum areas
A proven track record of improving teaching and learning
Strong leadership and coaching skills
Excellent data analysis and performance management capability
A commitment to inclusive education and supporting vulnerable learners
Why Join UCB?
This role offers the opportunity to shape innovative, industry-relevant curriculum provision and help students progress successfully into employment or further study.